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| Plant Number: 1.539.100 | USDA Zone: 4 - 9 |
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 | Vernonia noveboracensis |
| Common name : New York Ironweed |
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| In a sunny, moist site Ironweed will form a bold, impressive clump of dark green leaves, with large clusters of magenta-purple flowers in late summer and fall. A native wildflower of eastern North America, adapting extremely well to border conditions without becoming weedy in the least. Flowers are excellent for cutting. Plants sometimes need to be staked to prevent flopping. Clumps are easily divided in early spring. Attractive to butterflies.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Purple
Blooming Time
Late Summer
Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Massed
Specimen
Waterside
Wild Flower
Flower Head Size
Very Large
Height
180-210 cm
70-82 inches
Spread
90-100 cm
35-39 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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